keeping you in the know
Blogs covering compliance and HR for schools and trusts
From KCSIE updates to Ofsted changes, our regular blogs will keep you informed on what's happening across the sector.
9th September 2026 | HR & Employment Law People Matters | DBS & SMC
Back to School, Your School HR Priorities for the New Academic Year
The start of the academic year is the best strategic planning window school and trust leaders get. This blog sets out where to focus - HR foundations,...
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9th September 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
The Autumn Safeguarding Reset: What Schools Need to Check Before Half Term
Ensuring your policies and procedures are up to date at the beginning of the school year is only the start of your safeguarding reset. Our latest blog...
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1st July 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding Under the Spotlight What the new Ofsted framework is telling us
Under the new framework, Ofsted safeguarding has shifted from checklist compliance to a live, embedded culture. Discover what inspectors are looking...
24th June 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking
The Governance MOT: Why Every Board Needs a Check-Up
An in-depth look at External Reviews of Governance (ERGs) across maintained schools and academy trusts, exploring criteria for independent reviewers,...
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17th June 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Summer Shutdown Risk: What MATs and Schools Often Overlook
Quieter campuses introduce unmonitored compliance gaps, complex safeguarding crossovers, and reduced leadership oversight. Learn how to bridge these...
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3rd June 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
KCSIE 2026: What’s New, What Matters, and What This Means for Schools
Prepare your school or MAT for upcoming statutory updates. Discover key shifts across online safety, mental health, and more.
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20th May 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking
Behind the Ofsted Lens: How Governance Really Gets Judged
With Ofsted dropping 'best-fit' judgements, governance faces sharper scrutiny. Discover what inspectors look for and how boards can confidently...
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14th May 2026 | Sofa Sessions
The Changing Role of Premises Staff: Skills, Standards and School Success
This blog is based on Judicium’s Facilities ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th May 2026, with our resident expert Joanne Fisher and Neil Merry. This...
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13th May 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
The Do’s and Don'ts of Biometric Data in Schools
Learn the do’s and don’ts of processing biometric data in schools. Discover how to manage privacy risks, handle ICO audits, and ensure school...
29th April 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Preparing for Benedict’s Law: A Gap Analysis for Schools
Everything school leaders need to know about the transition to mandatory allergy safety standards under Benedict’s Law.
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22nd April 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Attendance as Safeguarding: Meeting Ofsted’s Standards
Attendance is the essential foundation for pupil safety. This roadmap explores how to move beyond data management to build a proactive whole-school...
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15th April 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Martyn’s Law: Reducing Risk and Raising Readiness in Schools
Learn how the Martyn's Law impacts your school. From staff awareness to site-specific drills, discover how to meet Standard Tier requirements through...
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25th March 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking
Navigating Complex and AI-Generated School Complaints
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Governance ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th March, with our Governance Expertise and Partnership Lead, Steve...